australia :: melbourne :: shopping

[saepnirg]

thanks jaypee. as i said, i emailed pediwear and they aren't getting any of what i want in stock again for almost 2 months. herrings haven't replied to any of my emails (3 now) over a 2 week period.

i will check out american tailors, as well as dj's. maybe florsheim is worth looking at too? if you think of anything else please drop me a pm.

sf australian thread is usually pretty helpful regarding this sort of thing, but i asked for some advice in there and got nothing.

I reckon that you won't be getting much bang for your buck purchasing in Melb. Apart from Pediwear and Herrings, how about giving Shoehealer, Bodileys, Andersons of Durham or Plal a go.

Between them you should be able to get every major British shoemaker at competitive prices. They all offer expedited shipping too.

[jojojohn]

recently moved from sydney to melbourne, any good recommendation on a good asian hair dressier, or one that does asian hair?

[Raw Selvedge]

Anywhere in Melb where I can get two way zippers? Preferebly riri with antique silver teeth, I need to replace a broken riri m4 two way zipper on a hoody. Although, the zipper did seem flimsy to begin with, not sure if I should try a different zipper or maybe it was just a one off being dodgey.

[conqueror]

had the best fucking time in melbourne - hopefully will try and move next year if i can get a job. twenty & six is the best cafe food i have eaten in my life.

[Lilt]

It's a nice city to live in but I get a bit sick of the trendy 30 somethings that act like they're still in their 20s

[jaac]

trust me, thats a lot better than 20 year old trends being worn by 30 year old public servants.

[whoopie pie]

Im in melbourne for 4 days and am wondering where to get some delicious chinese food...

as well as some shoes/boots geared towards snow since im going on a skiing trip after this

[st_]

It's a nice city to live in but I get a bit sick of the trendy 30 somethings that act like they're still in their 20s

fair chance that'll be you when you're the same age...

[wept]

Im glad the Melbourne thread's still going strong. Does anyone here know if Eastern Market or LEFT ever employ new staff, or are looking for new staff?

[jackg]

dinner sometime in the next couple of weeks Melbourne squad? preference on night/location?

[fenrost]

paul harnden long time collab ben rivers - fans should check this film at melbourne international film festival,

>>>> http://miff.com.au/f...?film_id=125900

might bumped into a few

Edited July 30, 2012 by fenrost

[fenrost]

Does anyone here know if Eastern Market or LEFT ever employ new staff, or are looking for new staff?

not sure about LEFT.

EM - since they opened their second store, there has been a few new staff.

Edited July 30, 2012 by fenrost

[beatplusmelody]

Im in melbourne for 4 days and am wondering where to get some delicious chinese food...

as well as some shoes/boots geared towards snow since im going on a skiing trip after this

What's your budget? China Red is cheap n good I reckon.

[jackg]

someday now stocking vis???? nothing on their website about it, just sent them an email to see when/if they are getting F/W 2012.

We are getting the Visvim F/W 2012 collection, hopefully it arrives in the next few weeks. Will let you know when its here. Exciting!!!!

Edited July 31, 2012 by jackg

[wept]

not sure about LEFT.

EM - since they opened their second store, there has been a few new staff.

thanks fen. might try my luck once my CV is up to scratch.

[Lilt]

Someday getting visvim is quite something. And re: melbourne meet I'm still keen

Edited August 1, 2012 by Lilt

[jackg]

Edited August 17, 2012 by jackg

[huzz]

Can everyone just walk in or is it just a members only thing?

[wept]

if anyone bought the black nubuck puffer jacket from Claude Maus in a size M or (maybe S) hit me up if youre willing to sell. It sold out at the sales and i missed it.

ill pay good money for it if anyone is looking to offload thiers.

Edited August 22, 2012 by wept

[jackg]

just a heads up wept, haven't handled anything recently so I can't comment on quality but good to know i guess.

no guise, it actually sucks. CM was bought and they've shifted all of their production to china. it's a real shame because that was CM's real drawcard - melbourne manufacture.

Edited August 22, 2012 by jackg

[wept]

yeah, i know of this jackg. thanks for the heads up though

the season thats in the store now is the last season thats made in australia.

i had a job interview with them recently and i didnt get the job as i kind of let it be known that I think shipping manafacturing overseas was a bad idea. The problem is Claude Maus was bought out by FactoryX (who also own gorman, alana hill and jack london. I', really hoping the brand doesnt expand itself beyond its current market. I know business is business but i think opening more stores will dilute the brand - making it more accessable to the general public - and ruining what the brand stands for.

I wanted to get the puffer jacket as it was warm (im going to Europe in Dec) and also because it would prob be the last purchase i EVER buy from them.

Btw they are opening another store in Swanston St. It seems it will open more and more, a lot like Jack London did. Its all due to Factory X imo,

Edited August 22, 2012 by wept

[conqueror]

man that actually sucks, i actually didn't know they owned gorman as well.

[jackg]

on an unrelated note, if you haven't already definitely check out Killing Time. TV show about a lawyer from Melbourne.

The story of disgraced lawyer Andrew Fraser's rise from a small time lawyer to successfully defending the most infamous criminals this country has ever seen, and his ultimate downfall and imprisonment for five years in maximum security.

[Lilt]

Man, sad to hear about Claude Maus... I have some pieces of theirs I really like. Will have to check this last season, sounds like it'll be the last real CM

[home]

i'm pretty sure they've already moved production to china. when i was in there a month or so ago they only had one of two pieces from last season that were mim.

sad but CM have been pretty shit for a good while now.

[jackg]

just got tickets to madlib super fucking excited!!!! anyone else going????

Edited August 30, 2012 by jackg

[jackg]

[Pandemonium]

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more deets?

[jackg]

I don't know anything else atm unfortunately.....